Huachinango a la Veracruzana (Veracruz-Style Red Snapper) is a classic fish dish from Veracruz, Mexico. This is a fantastic dish for sharing, wonderful aromas, gorgeous colours, remember as the French… [Continue Reading]
Sweet Chestnuts
Immortalised in ‘The Christmas Song’ by Nat King Cole, “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire …” they are part of Christmas tradition. Visiting Trafalgar Square in London to see the… [Continue Reading]
Seafood pasta (Portuguese style)
This traditional Portuguese dish of seafood pasta from Pedro Barbosa at foodfromportugal.com is an excellent choice for lunch or dinner. Credits: foodfromportugal.com
Stir Fried Eel with Black Bean Sauce
This recipe from Naomi at erecipe.com is so quick to make and preserves the firmness of the fish. Credits: erecipe.com
How to Prepare Squid
Rather than reinvent the wheel this video from Bart van Olphen explains the process really clearly.
How to Fillet a Conger Eel
1. Cut through the skin around the back of the head with a small, sharp knife. 2. Using fish pliers, pull away about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of skin from all the… [Continue Reading]
Grandads Onion Gravy
Grandads onion gravy is a legend in my family. It goes great with Sunday roasts, sausages and pork chops. Of course the best dish for onion gravy is Bangers and… [Continue Reading]
Cumberland Bangers and Mash
Cumberland Bangers & Mash consists of Cumberland sausages served with mashed potatoes and onion gravy. Traditionally served in pubs, a survey a few years ago ranked it as Britain’s most… [Continue Reading]
Shakshuka with Spinach
Shakshuka is a classic North African and Middle Eastern dish. Eaten for breakfast or any meal of the day, it’s made from simple, healthy ingredients and is vegetarian. Shakshuka literally… [Continue Reading]
Dolmio Lasagne Plus
My Dolmio lasagne plus is a really easy mid week cheat boosting the flavours in the red sauce ragu. Shop bought lasagne sauces are great for quickly cooking up a… [Continue Reading]